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Discover the fascinating world of nineteenth century photography. Examine real daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes, cartes de visite, stereoviews, cabinet cards and other photographs and learn how to identify early photographic methods. Techniques for interpreting images will be shared and we will discuss ways to narrow down the date of an image by looking at the photographic method, style of dress, case or photographer’s backmark, and other clues. This is a hands-on, discussion-filled program so feel free to bring a magnifying glass and any early photographs or family albums you may have at home.

Anne Clothier has been the Director of Education at Brookside Museum, home of the Saratoga County History Center, since June of 2011. She is a lifelong resident of Saratoga County, growing up on her family’s farm in Corinth. She now lives in Malta. Her particular interests include women’s history, textiles, medical history, and the history of photography. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in History from SUNY College at Oneonta in 2005. As a 2007 graduate of the Cooperstown Graduate Program in Museum Studies, she gained experience working at the Farmers’ Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, and New York State Historical Association in Cooperstown. In addition, she worked as Education Coordinator at the Shaker Heritage Society in Albany, New York, prior to joining the Brookside Museum staff.